Cycling

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Cyclingdesign by Dóri Sirály for Prezi

* Bicycling or biking

* for transport, recreation, or for sport.

* "Cyclists", "Bikers" or "Bicyclists"

what is cycling?Improve both physical and mental healthCycling and specific health issuesLow impact Benefits of cycling Recreational cycling behaviorWhat is cycling make it leisure for you?BackgroundIntroduced in the 19th century One billion worldwide.*cycling is economic, environmental, convenient and flexibleA good muscle workout EasyGood for strength and stamina As intense as you wantA fun way to get fitTime-efficientHenrik TroyJoker DanniJane JodyObesity and weight controlCardiovascular diseaseMental illnessMotivating and constraining factorsMain motivation of cyclingRecreational: Bicycle Touring Mountain Organized ridesRacing War

Racing

Large races became popular during the 1890s "Golden Age of Cycling", with events across Europe, and in the U.S. and Japan as well. At one point, almost every major city in the US had a velodrome or two for track racing events, however since the middle of the 20th century cycling has become a minority sport in the US .WarIn the Second Boer War, both sides used bicycles for scouting. In World War I, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand used bicycles to move troops. Leisure for themFor more information: http://www.bikearlington.com/pages/maps-rides/group-rides-clubs/Kidical Mass:It is a FUN bike ride for kids and their families.Social science perspectiveenvironmental sustainability

change the way we liveEnvironmental sustainabilityChange the way we liveX Greenhouse pollution: direct emissionsX Air pollution X

Noise pollutionX

Urban sprawlX

Health issuesGovernmentEncouragement of cyclingThe bicycle is much smaller slower speeds and lower maintenance and infrastructure needs than the car. Car-free city centers, or a shift to more bicycle-centered urban design can make great savings in our transport systems’ chain of impact.Energy use and greenhouse emissions associated with the provision of infrastructure and services for bicycles are considerably less than the requirements for cars.Evidence

about gender differences in cyclingMore likely to do by bicycleMen (1062)Women (800)Cycle on-roadCycle off-roadV SThanks for listeningAny questions?In the sample of 1862 cyclists from researchMen have 3.55 trips per weekWomen have 3.05 trips per weekBut they both have the same motivation